PERSONAL — Born Blake Houston Thompson on May 20, 1989 in Eugene, Ore. Parents: Bill and Sheryl Thompson. Family: Two brothers. High School (Coach): Cottage Grove (Randy Fischer) 2007. Major: Undeclared. Redshirt: 2007.
2008 — Saw first collegiate action, making appearances vs. Washington and Utah State … Earned team’s annual defensive scout team award … Picked up weekly scout team honors on special teams leading up to games vs. Boise State, at Washington State and at USC … Also earned recognition as the scout team player of the week on defense prior to games at Cal and vs. Arizona.
2007 — Redshirt season … Was recognized as a scout team player of the week on special teams prior to the Arizona State game.
HIGH SCHOOL — Named honorable mention all-state and first-team all-Sky-Em League at linebacker … All told, won nine varsity letters including four in wrestling and two in track … Finished fifth at the state wrestling championship at 189 pounds.
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